Melanin Mic

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Melanin Mic episodes

  • T.J. TALK: Houston heats up with HPD
    Mr. Officer, Mr. Officer, tell your lieutenant.. IYKYK! On this episode of #TJTalk we #SparkTheConversation with Officer Bryan amid the George Floyd   protest in Houston. He gives insight to the #BlackLivesMatter movement from his perspective and we dive into details about the law and how they effect the police force as well as the public. Please listen at your own risk as it may trigger a few emotions but I promise, this officer is one of the good guys. We hope you all enjoy!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) 6/15/20.
    35 min
  • T.J. TALK: TRANSPARENCY

    Join me as I provide insight into my life experiences when it comes to having tough conversations, being on borrowed time and our health care system. Hopefully, I plant a seed in all who hear and encourage you to |Spark The Conversation| within yourself as well as with others about their mental and physical health. All statistics brought to you by the Texas Medical Association @ texmed.org.

    13 min
  • T.J. Talk: Mother in LAWD

    On this very first episode of  #TJTalk tune in with my homegirls and I as we discuss Mother-In-Laws and how an overdrawn relationship between a mother and son can effect the family he is trying to create. These women hold back nothing as we dive into dating, marriage and black women raising young black men. We hope you all enjoy!

    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.

    23 min
  • T.J. TALK: The master of conversation
    On this episode of #TJTalk we #SparkTheConversation the socialite himself, Tyler D! He's the life of the party, the hostess with the mostess and makes sure he's best dressed with his custom brim line Imperium Brims. We discuss the need for social interactions, relationships, fashion and more. We were excited to sit down and chat with Tyler. We hope you all enjoy!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) 10/6/20.
    43 min
  • T.J. TALK: Making your mark
    On this episode of #TJTalk we #SparkTheConversation and discuss all things style, confidence and fashion with Damion Tolliver, owner of FWRDFashion Magazine and model and runway slayer Darrien Dyrell "The Sophisticated One".  We also discuss our attendance at the George Floyd protest, Pride in Houston and the relationship between straight black men and LGBTQ community. We're here for it all on the MelaninMic and we hope you all enjoy!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) 6/18/20.
    37 min
  • T.J. TALK: Heart of Houston
    On this episode of #TJTalk we discuss gentrification, Houston black history and the arts as we #SparkTheConversation with photographer, visual artist and filmmaker, Marc Furi. He tells us about his infamous "ILove3rdWard" exhibit which includes his original gentrification Monopoly board with a Houston twist. We hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) on         .
    39 min
  • T.J. TALK: Take chances on yourself
    On this episode of #TJTalk, listen in as we #SparkTheConversation with Quincy. We talked a little bit of vinyl, taking fashion chances, using "being socially different" to your advantage and the power of networking. This king is the owner of Solar Diversity Clothing, as well as stylist and creative director for GxldBxz. Hope you all enjoy!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) on  8/31/21.      .
    32 min
  • T.J. TALK: Balling! No, Jim Jones
    On this episode of #TJTalk we #SparkTheConversation with professional celebrity basketball player, entrepreneur and girl dad Adrian! We discuss having a successful basketball career outside of the NBA, the importance of having a circle full of people with good intentions and much more.  We were excited to sit down and chat with him and we hope you all enjoy!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) 7/6/21.
    34 min
  • T.J. TALK: Match Maker. Date Taker.
    On this episode of #TJTalk we will #SparkTheConversation with special guest Laurencia! This darling diva, real life match maker, date taker and heart breaker is the creator of Dating Shenanigans,  where she not only gives you insight into her love life but she also provides a monthly newsletter, relationship counseling, and spills all the dating tips tea on her IG. Make sure you catch up on her youtube videos and subscribe while you’re there! We were excited to sit down and chat with her and hope you all enjoy!
    And if you haven't already, make sure you love on somebody today. Even if that somebody is you.
    **Audio has been edited. Original audio was taped live via @melaninmic_ Instagram (IGTV) on  2/9/21.
    1 hr 2 min
  • S.1 E.2 BeeBeeDubbs
    Join me and I |Spark The Conversation| with two BEAUTIFUL Black women who consider themselves Big Black Women (B.B.W.’s) as we discuss dating, body types and preferences.
    24 min

About Melanin Mic

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Join me, Tanae J., as your host for TJ talk where I spark conversations with different guests on topics relevant to TheCulture that provide insight into the lives of black creatives. They may make you laugh or maybe uncomfortable but hopefully they all make you think. Should you have gathered some gems from us here, don’t be afraid to pass them along and spark your own conversations.